Okanogan County Child Development Association
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Omak, WA 98841

This position is open until filled. Applicant review begins on 8/22/2017

OCCDA reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.

COMBO TEACHER/FCE- Omak (Early Head Start)

Purpose:

As the combination teacher the role is to plan, coordinate and implement a quality education, health and social services program that will assist families in identifying and reinforcing experiences which can occur in the home and classroom and to deliver comprehensive Early Head Start’s home based services, through home visits and group socialization experiences. This position provides Group Socializations at least twice a month that provides opportunities for parents and children enrolled in the home base option to strengthen and support their relationship. This position coordinates activities in the home and classroom, encourages and assists parents to become involved in development, goal setting and activity planning for children and the families and encourage and promote children’s cognitive, gross and fine motor, language and personal and social development.

Required Education and Experience:

Infant/Toddler CDA credential and training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant toddler development.

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education with equivalent coursework related to a CDA in Infant/Toddler development.

2 years professional experience working with infants, toddlers and/or maternal and child health or related services.

Knowledge of:

1.Current early childhood development best practices for children 0-3..

2. Principles of toddler development and curriculum planning.

3.Health and safety issues of toddlers and their families.

4.Relationship of health and well-being of pregnant women to prenatal and early childhood development.

5.Knowledge and experience relating to community resources for referrals to families in need of services.

Ability to:

Deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening professional manner.

Organize, prioritize, and manage time to ensure timelines are met.

Observe and assess children to set individualized goals.

Prepare classroom environment to meet physical, social-emotional, and educational needs of each child.

Track child’s progress and incorporate this information into curriculum to plan for child’s individual goals.

Work cooperatively with staff, children, and families from diverse cultural, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Meet timelines according to established procedures.

Position is full time at 48 weeks per year, not to exceed 1920 hours per year. Salary is $13.33 to $18.85per hour depending on education and experience.

To Apply:

Current OCCDA employees submit a Cover Letter, stating what qualities you would bring to the position; an updated Resume', listing your qualifications and education/certifications (if applicable) in regards to this position.

All outside applicants mustsubmit an OCCDA Employment Application,Cover Letter and Resume'; along withProof of Education.